Class of 2026 Rankings Point/Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. We begin our positional breakdowns with a look at the top point/combo guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790000' first='Ethan' last='Brown'] (Rolla): A 6'4" combo guard who is the top scorer and prime playmaker for a Bulldogs team that has won 21 games this season. He has terrific shooting range from well beyond the 3-point line and he can also create off the dribble and get into the lane and use his height to score inside. He is also a pinpoint passer with good court vision. He had back to back games of 45 and 47 points last week en route to surpassing 1,000 career points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1662908' first='Amare' last='Witham'] (Glendale): The 6'2" guard is on a pace to challenge the scoring records in the Springfield area. He is a tremendous three-level scorer who can also set up his teammates with an open look with his passing. He has already surpassed the 1,000-point plateau as a sophomore. He scored a season-high 54 points against Parkview last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1446576' first='Jonny' last='Jordan'] (Chaminade): A talented 6'2" guard who is a very smooth offensive player. He has a nice pull up jumper from the mid range and he can also shoot it from 3-point distance. He has recovered well after missing his freshman season with a knee injury. He already has an offer from Austin Peay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1872262' first='Reese' last='Kimrey'] (Kickapoo): A 6'0" lefty who has stepped into a prime role as a sophomore to keep the Chiefs winning at a high clip. He is physically strong and he can play at his own pace without being sped up. He distributes the ball well, can score in traffic with his strength and he can hit the open 3-pointer. He is not afraid of taking the big shot in the big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1789998' first='Marquel' last='Murray'] (Cape Girardeau Central): A 6'3" combo guard who has returned to the Tigers lineup after missing the first half of the season with an injury sustained during football season. He is one of the most impressive athletes in the state and he has the size to go along with it, which makes him a formidable player at his position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850449' first='Mav' last='Hawkins'] (Pembroke Hill): A 6'3" guard who has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range. He is also a capable ball handler and passer who added more playmaking duties to his ability to shoot the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1775703' first='Eli' last='Herbert'] (Grain Valley): A 6'3" guard who missed part of this season, but he is still putting together a strong sophomore campaign. He is a long slender guard who can handle the ball and shoot it from 3-point distance. He is averaging 16.6 points, four rebounds and two assists a game while making 63 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards'] (Principia): A 5'10" point guard who has followed up his All-State freshman campaign with another strong season in helping lead the Panthers to a 19-6 record. He has good quickness to score on penetrating drives and he can also knock down jumpers from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->